If you are looking for a family home in the center of Darlington that is warm in winter and cool in summer, then this is the one. This solar-passive two-storey home has four bedrooms, two upstairs and two downstairs. There is a modern ensuite bathroom with separate toilet downstairs as well as a laundry/bathroom. Upstairs there is a new bathroom and generous playroom with wooden floors and lovely natural light.
The open-plan kitchen/dining/living area is all north-facing with french doors and abundant light and warmth in the colder months. In summer it is completely shaded from the summer sun. The kitchen is modern and light with 90cm stainless steel oven and rangehood. This impressive area has high ceilings, tassie oak floors, a wood stove, airconditioning. It is the heart of the house and has a beautiful view of the garden and above- ground pool and deck area. The study is separated from the living area by french doors and is also full of winter light.
There is an undercover entertaining area leading off from the living room which is perfect for outdoor dining at anytime of the year.
The garden is low maintenance with reticulation and many established fruit and shade trees. The block is gently sloping with a big shed at the bottom and two vegetable gardens. There is play areas for the children and a separate deck which is connected to the pool area. There is a double carport which is under the same roof as the house.
The solar-passive advantages to this property include. northern orientation of the house, solar hot water system, solar-pergola, double brick walls with double insulation and a grey-water system from the laundry to the garden.
The half-acre property is secluded and private, and close to schools and shops.